How to set the camshafts with new timing belt

2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
89,600 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GEVANS
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How to make sure the double overhead camshaft are in time with number one cylinder at top dead center?
Jun 5, 2016 at 1:07 AM
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STRAILER
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Hey GEVANS,

Can you double check the year and engine I am not showing a dual overhead cam engine for that car?

Best, Ken
Jun 5, 2016 at 3:20 AM
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GEVANS
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It has a exhaust cam and a intake cam. I have both camshafts out now.
Jun 5, 2016 at 3:36 AM
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STRAILER
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So the year and engine size are correct? If so Mitchell1 does not show a dual cam motor for this car.
Jun 5, 2016 at 3:51 AM
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GEVANS
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It has the right engine I checked the vin# and it has a exhaust camshaft and a intake camshaft. They both turn by a chain on the driver side of the motor. Which is the back side of the side way engine.
Jun 5, 2016 at 7:27 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Can you post the VIN that way we can locate the engine in your car
Jun 5, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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